Geography
In which 2 cities were the 2026 Olympics?
a. Athens & Olympia, Greece
b. Milan & Cortina, Italy
c. Oslo & Bergen, Norway
b. Milan & Cortina, Italy
How many sports were in this year's winter Olympics?
a. 12
b. 16
c. 18
b. 16 sports.
What did you have to be free of, to participate in the Olympics?
You had to be free of any crime.
Which event is performed at the highest altitude level?
Skiing/ Ski jumping
How many gold medals did Norway win this year?
18
Where does the Flame get lit before it's taken to the Games?
Olympia, & then Athens, Greece
Who was the famous man who won the 200m run in the 2012 summer Olympics?
hint: fastest runner!!
Usain Bolt
Which nationality did you have to be to participate?
You had to be Greek to participate.
Which event was Michael Phelps famous for?
Swimming
Which country won the most medals this year?
Norway-41 medals in total
Do women get to participate in all events?
Yes.
Where did people do the sacred truce (suspension of hostilities)?
a. The Temple of Hera (queen of Olympus/ wife of Zeus/goddess/ protector of women)
b. The Temple of Zeus (king of Olympus)
c. The Temple of Artemis (son of Zeus/ god of the hunt)
a. The Temple of Hera.
Which days were the Olympics this year?
Feb 6-22
How many Gold medals did my country win??
Canada with 5 gold!
Mount Olympus is in Olympia. True/False.
False. Mount Olympus is on the border between Macedonia & Thessaly in northern Greece.
The city of Olympia is located in southern Greece, hundreds of kilometers away.
What is the first thing that happens in the Olympics? (happened in ancient Olympics also)
The lighting of the torch/The opening ceremony
What was the training grounds?
a. Olympus
b. The Parthenon
c. The Palaestra
c. The Palaestra.
How many events was a Penthatlon made up of?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 12
a. 5.
Which country came in second for the most medals this year?
United States
What countries were banned from the 2026 Olympic Games?
Russia and Belarus
Where will be the next summer Olympics?
a.Beijing, China
b. Athens, Greece
c. Los Angeles, USA
c. Los Angeles,United States-14 July 2028
Who were once honored at the Olympic games?
The Greek Gods.
What did the ancient Olympics competitors wear to compete?
Nothing; they were naked.
What is one similarity between the Ancient Olympics and the Modern Olympics?
1.The winner of the games was given important gifts.
2. The host town becomes famous
3. The lighting of the torch